Last year during the summer I struggled with finding content. It seemed as if everyone in Florence packed up and left for three months. This summer hasn’t been as difficult, there has been a good bit going on. It is still slower than the fall, winter, and spring.
It has been nice in some ways. For a while I was trying to capture EVERY event in Florence and be on top of everything. That is pretty ridiculous for me to attempt. I have a job, a family…. and a lot going on. This is an unpaid hobby and I have to remember the word “Hobby” sometimes. I am not a reporter, a full time writer, or a taxi driver that is always cruising town. So, I have been getting back to my original mission. That is to spotlight certain events and encourage people to step outside of the box and do something different. I also will review local businesses and restaurants and help you to discover new places right here in Florence (and the Pee Dee). I ask for and LOVE your emails with events and things to do. I apologize in advance that I can’t post about everything. Sometimes it just doesn’t fit in with my personal goals and wishes for this site. Sometimes it does– there is never any way to tell. I may post about a garage sale, a jewelry sale, or a car wreck holding up traffic. If you email me and I don’t send you an answer? Feel free to email me again. However! Sometimes? I am out of town, just not around, or spending time with my family. (My email is “theflossip@gmail.com”) I especially want any “Flossip Success Stories.” Did you go to the Black Creek Kayak Festival because you read about it here? Did you try out a new store and score big? (Also, if you tell me NOT to use your name I will protect your identity.)
Since I started the Flossip, I have challenged myself, attended events that I normally would not have, and entered businesses I had driven past and wondered about. I have learned about hyperlocal blogging and expanded my knowledge of social media marketing (which I can use in my day job). I am copied on PRESS RELEASES (LOVE THIS) and people send me wonderful emails about their lives and experiences.
I was at a party the other night with some big wig types and I heard about lots of exciting things coming to Florence. People there were EXCITED about opportunities and possibilities. It was one of the first times I remember a large group saying “Its GREAT to live in Florence”! There was no complaining about a lack of things to do– because there isn’t a lack of things to do. You may have to look around a little, but I am here to help you with that.
I LOVE this hobby, I love talking to people about Florence, and I THANK ALL OF YOU for continuing to read! Hopefully we can make Florence a better place to live!
(You may follow me on twitter and I will be maintaining some time with AIM online chat, username: theflossip)
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I think you are doing a great job!! And have opened my eyes to many new places ie. the butcher shoppe and the fishbones restaurant. Thanks and keep up the good work!!
I also think you are doing a great job! Florence is lucky to have this site no matter how much or how little you decide to post. Thanks!
I just bought a baby shower gift from 3 guys and a chick on etsy after I read about her store on the Flossip! And my items are precious! I am thrilled with her work.
thank you for what you do. although i am in columbia, i really look forward to hearing about what is going on and it is something my mom and I share info about quite frequently ‘did you hear what flossip said about ..also, if she is teaching and something newsworthy happens (manhunt, wreck, etc), I can text her right away! So please keep up the good work!